Archive for May, 2009

Amsterdam's Brouwerij ‘t Ij offers free tours on Fridays. Photos by Audrey Sykes.
Amsterdam's Brouwerij ‘t Ij offers free tours on Fridays. Photos by Audrey Sykes.

Amsterdam Brewery: Free tours of the Brouwerij ‘t Ij

Amsterdam’s “Brouwerij ‘t Ij” brewery has been serving up a selection of Belgian-style organic brews since 1985. Located in an eastern corner of the city, the brewery is worth the trip for those seeking flavorful, fresh beer at a surprisingly low cost. Plus, if you swing by Brouwerij ‘t Ij on Fridays, you can take a » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam Sights
Barcelona Food: Five cheap eats under €6

Barcelona Food: Five cheap eats under €6

  If you’re a foodie, Barcelona can get spendy. To add insult to injury, it also has the unfortunate reputation of offering overpriced, mediocre meals. While there are some fantastic Michelin starred restaurants in the city, Cheapos in need of good grub require other options. No te preocupes (Don’t worry!). Here are five cheap eats that will » Read more

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Posted in Barcelona Eating and Drinking
Paris Cinema: Classic films at Studio 28, and more

Paris Cinema: Classic films at Studio 28, and more

When the sun sets in Paris, what’s an insomniac Cheapo to do? Why not take in a film? After all, cinema is as French as camembert cheese. With almost 400 theaters in Paris showing 600 films on any given day, choosing just one film can be daunting. First things first: Get your hands on a Pariscope, the » Read more

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Posted in Art, Cheapo night out, France, Nightlife, On Screen, Paris
Flash: We’ve upgraded our budget hotel search!

Flash: We’ve upgraded our budget hotel search!

Pardon the interruption to our regularly scheduled “Daily Cheapo” programming, but we have an exciting announcement: We’ve unveiled a new release of our budget hotel search engine and think you’re going to love it! Our new search engine includes all the Cheapo “bells and whistles” we could dream up to help budget travelers find the best hotel. » Read more

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Posted in Budget Deals, Cheap Hotels, CheapoNews, Cheapos at work, News, technology
Ring-a-ding-ding! We have a winner to our “Carrie Bradshaw in Paris” contest

Ring-a-ding-ding! We have a winner to our “Carrie Bradshaw in Paris” contest

Yes, Cheapos, we finally two winners to our recent “Carrie Bradshaw in Paris” contest. We asked the following question: During the season six finale: 1) Where in Paris did Carrie Bradshaw fall? 2) What color was her umbrella? and (for existential bonus points)… 3) What exactly did she lose during her spill? Congratulations Arte and Christina! You » Read more

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Posted in Contest, Entertainment, France, fun, On Screen, Paris
Cheapo Night Out Rome: Live music on a budget

Cheapo Night Out Rome: Live music on a budget

By Sav D’Souza in Rome— Rome is the Eternal City, and like other hot spots around the globe, the nightlife is pretty eternally available here too. Next time you’re in Rome, why not check out some late night live music?  Whether you prefer mellow jazz as background noise or a wild scene (mosh pit anyone?), » Read more

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Posted in Rome Eating and Drinking
Riga Free Museums: Latvian War Museum, and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Riga Free Museums: Latvian War Museum, and the Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Riga, the capital of Latvia, has no shortage of interesting sights and activities to offer budget travelers. For example, the city’s fine State Art Museum will only set you back a couple of lats, while the lift to the top of St. Peter’s Church, towering over Old Town, will cost about the same. The following two museums, however, are completely free » Read more

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Posted in Free Stuff, Latvia, Museums, Riga
Genoa and Venice by Boat: Europe’s port cities

Genoa and Venice by Boat: Europe’s port cities

Arriving at one of Europe’s great port cities other than by boat is a travel no-no. The planners who oversaw the growth of great ports such as Cádiz or Constanta, Venice or Genoa assumed that visitors, be they friend or foe, would naturally arrive by sea. Yet so many travellers today, in their pursuit of » Read more

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Posted in Boats
Amsterdam Camping: Sleep even cheaper in a tent!

Amsterdam Camping: Sleep even cheaper in a tent!

Travelers who prefer a tent to a hotel room are in luck when visiting green, camping-friendly Amsterdam. Cheap, clean, safe, and relaxing, the city’s campsites serve as a haven for those who wish to indulge in Amsterdam’s city life by day, but retreat to a peaceful, natural setting by night. Here are my top four picks for » Read more

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Posted in Amsterdam Hotel
Paris Free Sights: The other Notre Dames de Paris

Paris Free Sights: The other Notre Dames de Paris

Thanks in part to the cult of the Virgin Mary that spread throughout France in the Middle Ages, there are some 40-odd churches, chapels and basilicas named “Notre Dame” in Paris. Everyone knows about the famous cathedral, but what about the other 41 églises? We present you with five of the largest and most interesting » Read more

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Posted in churches, City Guides, Destinations, France, Paris